An Iconic History NAWBO Southern Nevada The mission of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Southern Nevada is to educate, empower and promote women business owners to experience success in all economic, political and social arenas. The organization provides informative and success driven monthly meetings which include time devoted to networking with other … [Read more...] about Iconic Women of Distinction Awards 2018
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United Way of Southern Nevada Announces $1 Million to Support Agencies Solving Community Problems
United Way is shaking up the landscape of how agencies are funded - driving coalition building and evidence-based outcomes in its first multi-year funding process LAS VEGAS – The United Way of Southern Nevada is currently seeking proposals to support agencies and coalitions solving community problems. The $1,000,000 multi-year funding is a new way to support organizations … [Read more...] about United Way of Southern Nevada Announces $1 Million to Support Agencies Solving Community Problems
Industry Focus: Professional Organizations
Professional organizations have undergone a myriad of changes in recent years and the prevalence of social media has both benefited and added a new layer of challenges to the industry. Professional organization executives recently met at the Las Vegas offices of City National Bank to discuss the industry and most agreed, collaboration is key. Connie Brennan, publisher and … [Read more...] about Industry Focus: Professional Organizations
Encourage Businesses to Invest in Education: Expand Educational Choice
Democrat gubernatorial candidate Steve Sisolak unveiled his education platform last month and, despite his best efforts, he unintentionally made a strong case for expanding Nevada’s only funded educational-choice program: Opportunity Tax-Credit Scholarships. “People want to help” improve education, said Sisolak, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Businesses want to … [Read more...] about Encourage Businesses to Invest in Education: Expand Educational Choice
Around the State: March 2018
Nathan Adelson Hospice Acquires Kindred Hospice Nathan Adelson Hospice, the largest non-profit hospice in Nevada, has acquired Kindred Hospice in Southern Nevada. Nathan Adelson currently treats 400 hospice and palliative care patients each day and has been in business since 1978. Leadership at the non-profit expects the acquisition to strengthen its position in the post-acute … [Read more...] about Around the State: March 2018
Fundraising Gala Scheduled for Reno Autism School
A Night in Black & White supports Newton Learning Center RENO - The Newton Learning Center, Northern Nevada's only Autism school, announced its eighth annual A Night in Black & White fundraising gala scheduled for May 13. The Newton Learning Center is Nevada's only non-public, non-profit school teaching students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The center … [Read more...] about Fundraising Gala Scheduled for Reno Autism School
USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter To Hold Scholarship Gala
Presentations by USC Associate Athletic Director and Associate VP of Capital Construction Reno – The USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter will host its second Scholarship Gala on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nev. Keynote speaker, Ron Orr, senior associate athletic director at USC will deliver an update on USC athletics. John … [Read more...] about USC Northern Nevada-Lake Tahoe Alumni Chapter To Hold Scholarship Gala
Carson Middle School Maker’s Club to Visit Reno Generator
Commonly known as the birthplace of some of Burning Man’s most notorious art installations, the Reno Generator will play host to a different kind of group Friday, March 10: Middle school Makers. Led by coaches Al Wakesnorus, Noble Studios CEO Jarrod Lopiccolo and STEM teacher Josh Billings, Carson Middle School’s Maker’s Club, CMIT, will visit the community arts space for … [Read more...] about Carson Middle School Maker’s Club to Visit Reno Generator
Businesses and Universities: The Great Divide
If you’re in business and you’ve ever tried to have a conversation with a tenured professor, you’ve quickly realized there’s a vast difference in their thought processes. While successful business folks are pragmatic in their approach to problem solving, most educators at the university level are more idealistic. There’s also an entitlement mentality not found in the business … [Read more...] about Businesses and Universities: The Great Divide
On Campus or Online: Opportunities for Executive Education in Nevada
Ask the administrator of an executive education program why an individual would spend the money and take the time to earn an advanced degree in business, and the answer comes back threefold. “People are coming into the program because they are looking to move up the corporate ladder,” said Nikkole McCartin, director, EMBA program, Lee Business School, University of Nevada, … [Read more...] about On Campus or Online: Opportunities for Executive Education in Nevada
Stephanie Kruse Endowment Scholarship Established at The Reynolds School, University of Nevada, Reno
RENO — KPS3 Marketing, a full-service marketing and digital communications firm, has announced an endowment scholarship at the University of Nevada, Reno Reynolds School of Journalism in honor of Stephanie Kruse, founder, president and chief strategist of KPS3. The pledge from KPS3, announced at their 25th Anniversary Celebration, will be in the amount of $10,000 over the … [Read more...] about Stephanie Kruse Endowment Scholarship Established at The Reynolds School, University of Nevada, Reno
Election Results Show Voters and Business Leaders United in Support of Public Schools
Reno - More than half of Washoe County voters agree with many Northern Nevada business leaders that improving public education, including school facilities, will strengthen the business climate of Northern Nevada. On November 8, 2016, more than 56 percent of Washoe County voters approved a permanent sales tax increase to provide funding for school expansion projects and new … [Read more...] about Election Results Show Voters and Business Leaders United in Support of Public Schools
7 New Trustees Named to Lead Nevada State College Foundation
Will Leverage School’s Fundraising Initiatives As it seeks to leverage and manage its comprehensive and wildly fundraising campaign, the Nevada State College Foundation has named seven new trustees. “We are thrilled to have expanded our Foundation’s trustee base with such distinguished business and civic leaders,” said foundation chair David Grant. “All are respected … [Read more...] about 7 New Trustees Named to Lead Nevada State College Foundation
Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts
A Shot in the Head to School Choice Almost as soon as they were signed into law by the Nevada Legislature last year, Educational Savings Accounts (ESA’s) were contested by those that would hold back a ground-breaking solution to some of Nevada’s most serious issues. If you haven’t been following the ongoing battle for school choice, here’s a brief history. SB 302, or the … [Read more...] about Governor Buries Hope of Education Savings Accounts
Colliers International- Las Vegas Donates School Supplies to Tanaka Elementary
LAS VEGAS – Colliers International - Las Vegas and their charitable foundation, Links for Life, partnered to donate more than forty backpacks and hundreds of school supplies to Tanaka Elementary School. Colliers employees presented the school supplies to Tanaka Elementary school teacher, Shane Goffstein, principal, Tony Davis, school counselor, Jessica Kirsch and former … [Read more...] about Colliers International- Las Vegas Donates School Supplies to Tanaka Elementary